PPP Project Finance Model Certification Program

Why Select this Training Course?

This PPP Project Finance Model Certification Program offers a comprehensive and practical approach, arming professionals with the expertise to construct robust financial models that encompass the intricate nuances of PPP agreements. The course delves into the complexities of financial structures, risk mitigation and the strategic alignment of public benefits with private profitability.

How does this program enhance your capability?

By taking this program, you will acquire hands-on experience with real PPP finance scenarios and learn the most effective modelling techniques that cater to the uniqueness of public-private funding structures.

Is the latest industry knowledge applied to course content?

Absolutely. The program consistently integrates the most cutting-edge tools, technologies, and practices to ensure that you are familiar with state-of-the-art processes and industry standards.

Who Should Attend?

• Financial analysts and modellers working with PPPs
• Project managers and directors involved in public-private partnerships
• Investment and commercial bankers focused on infrastructure finance
• Legal advisors dealing with PPP contracts
• Government officials overseeing PPP projects and finance

What are the Course Objectives?

• To master PPP financial model construction and analysis
• To understand the risk allocation and revenue mechanisms in PPPs
• To be able to evaluate PPP financial feasibility and bankability
• To learn about the contractural and operational phases of PPP project finance
• To become proficient in using advanced Excel features and financial modelling software

How will this course be presented?

• Through comprehensive modules comprising theoretical knowledge and practical exercises
• Using case studies and simulation to replicate real-world scenarios
• Via interactive sessions and participative workshops to enhance practical understanding
• Anchored by expert instructors with real-world PPP financing experience

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Introduction to PPP Finance Modelling

• Basic principles and benefits of PPP
• Overview of project finance in PPPs
• Risk distribution between public and private entities
• Revenue streams in public-private partnerships
• Main components of a financial model
• Assumptions and parameters in PPP financial projections
• Setting up the financial model layout
• Understanding model outputs and their implications

Module 2: Revenue Analysis and Cost Structuring

• Projection of different revenue mechanisms in PPP
• Analysing and modelling user-based revenues
• Cost estimation techniques and expense modelling
• Incorporating inflation and indexation in revenue models
• Direct and indirect cost structuring in PPP agreements
• Lifecycle costing and reserve accounts
• Modelling debt-service coverage ratios (DSCR)
• Analysing financial viability through cash flow waterfalls

Module 3: Financing PPP Projects

• Equity funding and public investments
• Senior debt structuring and hierarchies
• Mezzanine finance and subordinated debt options
• Role of export credit agencies and development finance institutions
• Public sector grants and viability gap funding
• Loan amortisation schedules and refinancing options
• Hedging products in PPP finance
• Fiscal impacts and government payment mechanisms

Module 4: Legal Framework and Contract Analysis

• Key legal documents affecting PPP finance
• Operational and performance-based contracts
• Understanding concession agreements and terms
• Contractual obligations and their impact on financial models
• Insurance and indemnity clauses in PPP agreements
• Change in law provisions and compensations

Module 5: Risk Modelling in PPP Projects

• Taxonomy of risks in public-private partnership projects
• Modelling construction and operational risks
• Demand risk analysis and mitigation techniques
• Interest rate and currency fluctuation risks
• Credit risk assessment in PPP project finance
• Strategies for risk allocation and transfer
• Sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling
• Political risk and force majeure considerations

Module 6: Advanced Excel for PPP Finance Modelling

• Functionality of advanced Excel tools
• Data tables for sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Macros for automating repetitive tasks
• Advanced formulas and functions for financial analysis
• Creating dynamic charts and dashboards for presentation

Module 7: Sector-Specific PPP Finance Modelling

• Modelling nuances for transport infrastructure projects
• Energy and utility sector financial model adaptations
• Social infrastructure PPP project peculiarities
• Waste management and environmental projects in PPP financing
• Healthcare and education project finance considerations

Module 8: Monitoring and Optimising PPP Project Performance

• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Performance benchmarking and variance analysis
• Model auditing and validation techniques
• Refinancing strategies within the PPP model
• Exit and termination value modelling

Module 9: PPP Financial Model Case Studies

• Comprehensive case study of a successful PPP project
• Analysis of a PPP project that required restructuring
• Modelling of a cross-border PPP infrastructure project
• Sector-specific case study and financial challenges
• Lessons learned from failed PPP projects and financial implications

Module 10: Trends and Innovations in PPP Financing

• The impact of global economic trends on PPP financing.
• Leveraging green finance and sustainable investment for PPP projects.
• The evolution of PPP financing in the face of digital transformation.
• Data analytics and its role in PPP financial planning.
• Understanding the effects of climate change on infrastructure investment.
• The rise of social impact bonds and their influence on PPPs.
• Innovation in PPP procurement and contracting models.
• Integration of smart technology in PPP finance.

Module 11: Best Practices for PPP Finance Procurement

• Strategic sourcing for PPP finance.
• Using public procurement to drive better value in PPPs.
• Key stages of the PPP procurement process.
• Role of competitive dialogue and negotiation in procurement.
• Ensuring transparency and integrity in PPP finance procurement.
• Learning from global best practices in PPP procurement.
• Partnering with international finance institutions for PPP projects.

Module 12: PPP Contract Management and Financial Close

• Critical steps for achieving financial close in PPP projects.
• Setting the contractual framework for financial management.
• Financial control mechanisms during the construction phase.
• Monitoring financial flows and disbursement conditions.
• Operational phase financial management and refinancing.
• Contractual compliance and performance bonds.
• Optimisation of project assets and liabilities at financial close.

Module 13: Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy PPPs

• Characteristics of renewable energy project financing.
• Revenue modelling for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, biomass).
• Capital cost estimation for renewable technologies.
• Modelling government incentives and renewable energy certificates.
• Risk analysis specific to renewable energy PPPs.
• Debt structuring and equity returns in green energy.
• Integrating storage and grid stability into financial models.
• Projecting long-term operations and maintenance costs.

Module 14: PPP Regulation and Policy Impact on Finance

• Overview of international PPP regulatory frameworks.
• Analysing the impact of policy changes on PPP finance.
• Role of regulatory bodies in overseeing PPP projects.
• Policy drivers for private sector investment in public infrastructure.
• Adapting financial models to meet regulatory compliance.
• Understanding the insurance and guarantee schemes in PPP projects.
• Modelling the fiscal responsibilities of the public sector.

Module 15: Addressing Social and Environmental Impacts in PPP Finance

• Social impact considerations in financial modelling.
• Incorporating environmental sustainability in PPP projects.
• Financing social infrastructure: healthcare, education, housing.
• Assessing the socio-economic benefits in financial terms.
• Environmental impact assessment compliance costs.
• Modelling long-term social and environmental risks.
• Valuing social and environmental outcomes in PPP projects